Colief Blog Posts

There’s nothing worse than being hot and uncomfortable in the peak summer season, apart from when your children are suffering too. Here are some reminders on how to prevent your children...

Running out of ideas to keep your family entertained this summer? With the unexpected change of plans for most our summers this year, here at Colief HQ we have compiled our top activities to keep...

With the current pandemic having been at the forefront of our minds in the last few months, and as we slip into the summer ahead, the ‘common cold’ might not be on your radar right now. However, a...

DAWN KELLY, HEALTH VISITOR AND MEMBER OF OUR COLIEF EXPERT PANEL, SHARES HER TOP TIPS FOR COPING WITH COLIC Introduce a soothing and calming routine around the time of the day when your baby’s colic...

Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton We’ve long been fans of Irish designer and illustrator Chris Haughton so we were particularly intrigued by his latest offering, Goodnight...

From harsh winds to central heating, we’re sure these past few months have been rather unforgiving on both you and your baby’s delicate skin. Moisturising is essential all year round, particularly...

Here at Colief HQ, we believe pregnancy is a wonderful and awe-inspiring experience, bonding mother and baby both physically and emotionally. However, it isn’t all plain sailing… quite frankly, some...

Blog post in collaboration with Dolly Dowsie Since he was a newborn, cradle cap has been something which Beau has suffered with on a reoccurring basis. I had never experienced cradle cap with Tyler,...

In collaboration with Sparkles & Stretchmarks If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen me mention recently that our house was hit with a bout of sickness – any parent knows that...

Here at Colief HQ, we wanted to champion all of you dads this Father’s Day. So, we caught up with dad of four, Alex Lewis to get the low down about his unique family set up, experience of using...

When it comes to preparing for the arrival of your new baby, there are lots of things to consider, from choosing the cutest clothes, picking the perfect pre and post-partum products, to researching...

Nine hormonal months of odd cravings and unexpected bodily changes have flown by and now your little one is about to make their debut into the world! You’ve done an amazing job at handling all the...

With the icy spell the UK is currently facing, we at Colief HQ wanted to share some sound advice around some simple and natural ways to keep coughs, colds and flu at bay. Wrap up warm when out and...

The Easter holidays are fast approaching and aside from the Easter weekend, lots of parents will be scratching their heads thinking of ways to keep the family entertained without spending a fortune....

We’ve all been biting our nails and twiddling our thumbs awaiting the long overdue announcement from the Royal Family! It’s been exciting, but we’re glad that the wait is finally over… The third...

Festival season is about to hit and there are a ton of fantastic, family-friendly options available across the UK for you to choose from, no matter how old your little ones may be.  We’ve selected a...

Getting a daily dose of vitamin D is important for all, and especially for babies and children; the best source is natural summer sunlight on our skin. However, the soft and gentle skin of babies...

Here at Colief HQ, we understand that coping with colic can feel like you’re at the foot of a mountain, but we wanted to give you some tips and advice on how to best deal with those unfortunate...

September is known as the busiest month for births in the UK and we all know what that means –awash with Baby Showers! So here at Colief HQ we understand that the pressure to get the right baby...

Helping Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Dolly Dowsie This month, Colief friend Dolly Dowsie has shared her experience with the Colief Breathe Easy Patch for all of you to enjoy – The Breathe Easy...

At this time of year, it is important to keep both you and your baby’s skin supple and hydrated, to combat the colder weather. Skincare can be difficult for both mum and baby in the winter with...

October Half Term Fun The October half term is upon us already, and whilst the weather might have taken a turn for the worst, there’s no need to ‘rain’ on the fun; especially with it tying in to the...